Application Security
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Application Security
The Alternative to Acunetix DAST: Escape DAST
Explore how Escape DAST serves as a superior alternative to Acunetix, offering advanced vulnerability detection for web applications and APIs, seamless integration into modern development workflows, and scalable solutions for enterprises.
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Application Security
How to build a strong business case for replacing legacy DAST with a modern solution - a practical guide
Legacy DAST tools have long been a component in product security programs, but many have become outdated today. Traditional DAST tools were built for yesterday’s web, often providing only basic web scan results and struggling with modern languages like GraphQL or React JS . They tend to be slow, noisy,
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Product updates
Kickstart 2025 with New DAST Scanner Features
The start of a new year brings exciting updates to our DAST scanner!
Our goal is simple: to improve testing accuracy by leveraging real, concrete examples of API requests when they might be required. While we don’t need to have direct access to live traffic to start in-depth testing,
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Research
Fortune 1000 at risk: How we discovered 30k exposed APIs & 100k API vulnerabilities in the world’s largest organizations
Hey there!
Next week, social media will be flooded with Thanksgiving feasts (and Black Friday deals). But before you dive into the holiday shopping madness, the Escape team has prepared a special treat for you—not a Black Friday deal on Escape, of course, but rather some impressive findings on
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API Security
API Security Day - powered by APIDays & Escape
Are you ready to dive deep into API security? Join Escape's team for a focused, one-day event at the APIDays Paris. Learn from industry leaders and discover the latest strategies and technologies to protect your APIs. Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, API developer, or API architect,
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Application Security
The Schedule is Live: The Elephant in AppSec Conference
The Elephant in AppSec Conference agenda is live! It’s packed with sessions that dive into what’s broken in AppSec, how to fix it, and unique insights from top experts on the latest AppSec tooling.
Prepare for bold opinions and fresh perspectives, where the best in Application Security come
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API Security
Forrester's CISO Budget Planning Guide for 2025: Prioritize API Security
As we head into 2025, planning a robust security budget is more critical than ever. According to Forrester's latest Budget Planning Guide for Security and Risk Leaders, one element stands out as indispensable: API security.
APIs form the backbone of modern digital interactions, connecting services, platforms, and users.
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Compliance
How API Security Fits into DORA Compliance: Everything You Need to Know
With over 22,000 financial institutions and IT service providers now affected, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) represents an important shift in cybersecurity for the EU’s financial sector.
DORA forces tighter collaboration between regulators, financial institutions, and third-party vendors. It’s not just about protecting internal systems anymore
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API Security
Escape vs Rapid7 InsightAppSec: The Best Rapid7 Alternative For Modern DAST
Explore how Escape DAST serves as the best alternative to Rapid7, offering advanced vulnerability detection for web applications and APIs, support for complex authentication and seamless integration into modern development workflows.
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